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Watamu Ascot Hotel

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Garden
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80200
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Patio | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Patio

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Terrace

  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Executive Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Along with 2 outdoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a casino and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 7 beach bars, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
Watamu Ascot Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.
During your stay at Watamu Ascot Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Watamu Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, 7 beach bars and a poolside bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes volleyball, bicycles to rent and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Steps from Watamu Beach and a 5-minute drive from Prawn Lake
  • Bus station shuttle shuttle service available for a fee
Watamu Ascot Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 beach bars, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Watamu Ascot Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Watamu Ascot Hotel was completed in December 2024.

This 4.5-star Watamu hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Watamu Ascot Hotel has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KES 590 to 1,700 for adults and KES 590 to 1,700 for children
  • 7 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of KES 2,200; reservation required
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 20 slot machines
  • 4 gaming tables
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bingo
  • Bodyboard
  • Books
  • Casino (1,615 square foot of space)
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - December 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 8 2026 to July 7 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 5 April to 10 July:
  • Bar/Lounge
The property will be renovating from 8 April 2026 to 12 July 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KES 590 to 1700 for adults and KES 590 to 1700 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: KES 2200

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Watamu Ascot Hotel offers transfers from the bus station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Watamu Ascot Hotel Hotel
Watamu Ascot Hotel Watamu
Watamu Ascot Hotel Hotel Watamu

Watamu Ascot Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024